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The Typing Battle of the Century

Accession number: 
1939.0007

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Production Years: 
1939

Languages:

  • English
Film Properties: 
  • 35mm
  • Silent
  • Black and White
Length (feet): 
1007 (35mm)

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Library and Archives Canada: 35mm, VHS, Betacam.
"Film about a contest at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, featuring teams of twelve American and twelve Canadian typists who typed twenty-four hours a day for fourteen days. Elwood A. Hugges, the general manager of the Canadian National Exhibition, is shown with aides, planning strategy. There are scenes of typists being fed and getting other assistance during the competition. The American team wins."